Postpartum depression and anxiety

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I could use some help. i dont know if i have ppd or not. i just had my 2nd child 2m ago and also have a 19m old. my husband has pretty much been supporting us for over a yr and its takin its toll on me. he hardly helps me out unless i complain. i am always angry bc i feel like im a single mom. he sleeps all day bc he knows i'll get up w/the kids. i hate not helping and am trying to find a job but its putting a strain on EVERYTHING. idk wat to do. He doesnt hear when either child cries so i dont trust him alone with them so therefore 1st shift i cant do. when i do leave my children/ leave them w/him i constantly worry and feel very anxious. please amy help/advice greatly appreciated!!!

My husband works insane hours and is never around, so I understand what many of you moms are going through. Caring for an infant is a lot of work and doing the majority of it on your own is so tough. I too feel sad and depressed at times, and angry with him. I'm not sure if it's ppd or not but my mother gave me some good tips which I've implemented and have seemed to have helped me: 1. Remember it will get easier. And it does get easier. 2. Ask family and friends to come over. Either to watch the baby or be there while you're home to help you out, for company, or to let you rest or nap 3. Join mommy/baby groups. No one understands what your going through better than other moms. 4. Ask your husband for help and support. Tell him you're overwhelmed and you need his assistance to be the best mom you can. 5. Try to eat healthy and sleep as soon as the baby does. Landry, dishes etc can wait. Just worry about taking care of you & baby.

When I had my first daughter back this September everything was good I was happy and everything, but the whole time I was pregnant my daughter's dad wasn't there for me so it made things stressful on me but we got back together about a week before she was born and everything was good but as the weeks go by I keep getting more and more stressed out I shake all the time I'm depressed all I wanna do is cry. I get frustrated sometimes when she cries her dad's at work all the time so he's barely here to help me with her and sometimes I just feel so alone an it makes me feel like I'm a bad mom because I don't know what to do half the time does anyone have a story similar to mine an how you're coping with it please help

This article states ppd can begin any time in the first two months. This is completely wrong and I beg BBC to change this. PPD/A can occur anywhere in the first YEAR according to physicians in the US. In Europe, they recognize it can occur any time in the first TWO years. PPD/A is nothing to mess with or leave alone, hoping that it gets better on its own. The moment you think you are potentially having problems, pick up the phone and call your doctor. The faster you begin treatment, the faster you recover.

Im a mother of 4 boys. My last son is 8 days old and I have been really stressed since I was 5 months pregnant. However, it has gotten worse. I had a c section that was supposed to be scheduled but my water broke 4 days earlier. I ended up having a totally different doctor who didnt even think enough to introduce herself lets just say it was a nightmare. I Have been a nervous wreck worrying about my newborns health and mine. My doctor made my finance miss the birth. Im wondering if its ok to be scared and depressed and if so when will it get better. I took the vaccination for whooping cough and the flu. Im scared to even let anyone come around him. Please help!

mygummyworm - I know what you're going through. 2 weeks after my son was born my husband had to work out of state for a week. I knew I already had ppd because I cried all the time, and most of the time it was for no apparent reason or for stupid reasons, like the napkin wasn't laying right! haha!
Anyway, I as SO incredibly depressed while he was gone and just hearing his voice made it worse because I missed him so much and hated that he wasn't there to help me with the baby.
My advice to you... It sucks. It sucks BAD! Hang in there. Invite friends or family over to keep you company and help you out! Do what makes you happy to pass the time whether it's reading, writing, fav tv show, exercising, shopping! Good luck! My heartgoes out to you <3

Hello mamas! Guess I'm not the only one who feels crazy. I was ok for a few months and now I have anxiety. Honestly, I think it's just from being a stay at home mom 24/7. Doctors have said to do yoga, walking, or any form of exercise. I've also read about noting times of the day when you can say "I'm doing good right now". Just noting those moments when I'm not feeling anxious help. I've also tried to walk a little when the weather is nice. Just getting out feels good (at least as long as the anxiety stays away). Avoid stimulus like caffeine, alcohols, drugs etc.

Mostly, I think we all need more support. Religious groups, friends, family, ...even talking to people in stores can provide some relief. I find that talking to people about more than what I'm dealing with makes my day a little lighter.

I think we often put too much pressure on ourselves. Motherhood is hard, but just the fact that we get up each morning and try our best grants us a gold star <3 hang in there mamas!

Okay hello, I just had my son three weeks ago and I am In love with him. But when it comes to my husband I feel sad and irritable when ever we talk or text. (Side note: he's in alaska for work, and I can't join him for another few weeks). So I don't know if its the separation from him that's giving me these moodswings. But I'm sad most of the day and if I'm not sad I'm upset or irritated. The only time I feel okay is when I hold my son. So do I have ppd?

I would like to get some opinions. I have a 3 1/2 year old. I had ppd with him really bad it was to the point where I had negative thoughts. Because of my ppd I never was able to get a bond or connection with him. I already had depression and anxiety. I took Paxil before I found out I was pregnant and after I found out I quit the meds. Until I was 5 months pregnant than my dr put me on 25 mg of Zoloft. It help until I had my son. Than I had the ppd bad. He bumped up my meds. But I still never got a bond w him. Now I have a 3 month old and I love her to death don't have any ppd with her. But for some reason I still have horrible thoughts and no bond with my son. Its like i despise him or something. I hate having these feelings What can I do?? Can someone help me. I need some advice

I'm a complete disaster.. My baby is 6 months old and I just got anxiety out of nowhere.. I feel like I'm dying on a daily basis.. It's horrendous and I'm so scared it will never go away.. I can barely do anything and I will not take meds.. I wish I ha someone to talk to:(..

I am a new mom and my baby boy is 7 weeks and I had severe allergic reaction due to which I went on steroids and my baby came on formula. After the medication was over my milk became less so after my feed I had to top him up with formula it became so that he stopped taking my nipple I got really stressed and would just cry. Went and got pump of medula but that too when I pump no milk at all seriously I am really depressed and blame myself for everything. Even have started having arguments with my husband....can anyone help me and say what I should do

Thanks Ladies, it makes me feel that I'm not alone! Even though I feel like it 90 % of the time. I have 2 older kids 12&10 and 2 younger 1.5&3months. I cry a lot feel like everything is my fault do to lack of energy & nohow. I wish I would die sometimes just so my husband can see & understand what I try to tell him. He works... part time & don't help with house no more. When he around I hate him for no reason & miss him terrible when he gone! I sometimes look at my daughter & think what was I thinking having another but realize I love her so much & wouldn't change a thing. Guess its time to ask for help in my situation because anger & crying getting worse

I'm a full time working mom with a 5 1/2 year and 6 month old. Therapy and medication have helped me tremendously. Husbands have to understand that this is something that will just go away on its own. We need all of their help and support. Not added stress from having to constantly explain why we are cranky.

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